Sensory processing difficulties are often the cause of debilitating shame, but if we can accept ourselves as we are despite our oddness life is more enjoyable.
I couldn't agree more. At this point it isn't a big issue for me to have the right diagnosis, of course this is important at times but I'm at a point where it doesn't matter, I just have to accept myself as I am and find ways of dealing with these things that work for me.
Peace is definitely the most important thing in this, no matter the reason. Thanks for a lovely reply
Thanks Wendy. That's very kind. They say that if you've met one autistic person you've met one autistic person, so I'm sure there will be new things to learn all the time.
The way you describe the feelings that these things can provoke is amazing, witty and hits the nail on the head. I feel the need to say that I'm not autistic nor have adhd, to my knowledge, though my Dr has wondered if I've been misdiagnosed. Anyway, one thing I do know is how certain sounds and certain textures (more actually touching something than food). I can need background noise but if it's not exactly right or there's too much god forbid the volume isnt at the right number,I feel like i want to run headfirst into a wall or I'll explode. Oh, my mum used to run her nails along a certain material of trousers she wore, I can't touch the material to this day and have to stop her if she does it on anything. It makes me want to pull my teeth out, and my bones.
The dog lead part, I had to laugh at, I shout obcentinites at things all the time, can't get a top with long sleeves in the right way or a trouser leg, I'm swearing like a sailor at it.
I love learning more about this and understanding it, whether it's a in a context that relates to me or not. Helps me understand others that have these types of reactions and are autistic. Of course I don't mean everyone is the same.
Thank you Hannah, I'm grateful for your kind words.
Perhaps you have been misdiagnosed but, in the end, what probably matters most is finding a way to be at peace with ourselves.
In my experience, one of the most valuable parts of adult ASD/ADHD diagnosis can often be the self-understanding that precedes self-acceptance. So if you shout obscenities at things or become frustrated with the sleeves of your top or a trouser leg but still find love for yourself regardless, that is surely the most important thing.
You're welcome 🙏
I couldn't agree more. At this point it isn't a big issue for me to have the right diagnosis, of course this is important at times but I'm at a point where it doesn't matter, I just have to accept myself as I am and find ways of dealing with these things that work for me.
Peace is definitely the most important thing in this, no matter the reason. Thanks for a lovely reply
I've raised one like this!
So well (and wittily) described. I've learned more about this via one of my now-adult nephews, who has similar touch and auditory sensitivities.
Thanks Wendy. That's very kind. They say that if you've met one autistic person you've met one autistic person, so I'm sure there will be new things to learn all the time.
The way you describe the feelings that these things can provoke is amazing, witty and hits the nail on the head. I feel the need to say that I'm not autistic nor have adhd, to my knowledge, though my Dr has wondered if I've been misdiagnosed. Anyway, one thing I do know is how certain sounds and certain textures (more actually touching something than food). I can need background noise but if it's not exactly right or there's too much god forbid the volume isnt at the right number,I feel like i want to run headfirst into a wall or I'll explode. Oh, my mum used to run her nails along a certain material of trousers she wore, I can't touch the material to this day and have to stop her if she does it on anything. It makes me want to pull my teeth out, and my bones.
The dog lead part, I had to laugh at, I shout obcentinites at things all the time, can't get a top with long sleeves in the right way or a trouser leg, I'm swearing like a sailor at it.
I love learning more about this and understanding it, whether it's a in a context that relates to me or not. Helps me understand others that have these types of reactions and are autistic. Of course I don't mean everyone is the same.
Thank you Hannah, I'm grateful for your kind words.
Perhaps you have been misdiagnosed but, in the end, what probably matters most is finding a way to be at peace with ourselves.
In my experience, one of the most valuable parts of adult ASD/ADHD diagnosis can often be the self-understanding that precedes self-acceptance. So if you shout obscenities at things or become frustrated with the sleeves of your top or a trouser leg but still find love for yourself regardless, that is surely the most important thing.